Saving Water, Saving Money
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Basic steps to reduce water use
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Toilets and lunch room
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- Encourage all staff to report leaking taps and fix promptly.
- Install dual-flush toilets if possible.
- Run the lunchroom dishwasher only when full, and avoid unnecessary rinsing.
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Cleaning and running water use
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- Use a broom and mop to clean floors (e.g. in cafes, kitchens, shops), not a hose.
- If your business needs to use running water from a hose (e.g. to clean surfaces, containers or products, to cool equipment, to lubricate conveyer belts), research the most efficient stray nozzle for your purpose (you may need technical help with this) – the right spray or jet technology could achieve significant savings.
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Showers – Whether you provide showers for staff or work in the hospitality industry, these are a good target for saving water
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- Install efficient shower heads and taps or flow control for existing fittings.
- Minimise the water that is wasted while users wait for the shower to heat up by insulating hot water pipes and minimising the distance between hot water cylinders and taps.
- When fitting new bathrooms, choose plumbing fixtures with the highest water efficiency rating, e.g. 4.5/3 dual flush toilets, look for the WELS rating on products.
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Food preparation
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- If you use a sink for washing up, switch to a dishwasher with an efficient WELS rating and use only when fully loaded – efficient dishwashers use significantly less water than a typical commercial sink.
Don’t use running water to wash vegetables etc. Use a basin and refill/rinse as necessary.
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Services to help you Save Water and Save Money.
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Water Authorities
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Your water authority may be able to provide advice to your business on how to reduce water consumption. Find out if your retailer provides this on their website.
Find you local water authority here
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City West Water and Goulburn Valley Water are working with Grow Me The Money to deliver water savings and efficiencies to businesses registered with the program.
City West Water has recently launched the Water Conservation Solutions program which is a great example of the sorts of programs water authorities are implementing to help businesses save water, and save money.
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Water Conservation Solutions Program
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The Water Conservation Solutions program is designed to help our major commercial and institutional customers save water, cut costs and improve the sustainability of your business through the development of a City West WaterMAP™. The City West WaterMAP™ is an action plan outlining how and where water efficiency can be improved.
Program benefits may include:
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Improved bottom line
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- Reduced water consumption costs
- Reduced sewage discharge costs
- Reduced water and wastewater treatment costs
- Assistance to gain funding to investigate and carry out water efficiency measures
- Reduced energy costs and greenhouse emissions
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Other advantages
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- Improved company reputation by reducing the impact of your business on the environment
- A choice of knowledgeable service providers to help deliver program initiatives
- Behavioural change of staff and general users, leading to a further commitment to reduce water consumption.
- A better understanding of how water is used within your business
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Save Water
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Products, services, programs, case studies and tips to help you save water in your business. Also access the savewater!® efficiency service here.
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If you would like to add anything to our resource centre please email us at enquiries@growmethemoney.com.au
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